At Tuesdays Board of Trustees Meeting, Retiring Trustee Dave Denton was given a plaque for his Five Years of Service as a Board Member. Trustee Denton was also a Part-Time Firefighter and Lieutenant before serving as a Trustee.
New Trustee James Cartee was Sworn in to Replace Trustee Denton. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Thursday Morning at 3:19 am Pingree Grove & Countryside responded for a Camper Fire on the 41W300 block of McDonald Rd. On arrival Personnel found a fully involved 5th Wheel Camper and the Fire Extending into a Large Metal Barn. 1201 took Command and the call was elevated to a Structure Fire. Personnel pulled 3 attack lines, and a water shuttle operation was set up. 1213 & South Elgin Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today EMS Week Kicks off, this year's Theme is, Improving Outcomes Together, highlighting Dedication, Teamwork, and Compassion shown by EMS Professionals every day.
Thank you to ALL EMS Professional.... (Full Story & Photos)

Thursday May 14, 2026, Elgin Community College held the Fire Academy Recognition Ceremony. Of the 50 Recruits Completing the Fire Academy, three Apprentices were from Pingree Grove & Countryside. They will now be starting their Fire Service Careers as Part-Time Firefighters. Congratulations!! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last Week Thursday & Friday Pingree Grove & Countryside Personnel With assistance from Hanover Township Emergency Services and Fire Catt, Tested all of our Fire Hose. Fire Catt did the pressure Testing Personnel Repacked the Hose, with assistance from Hanover Township. 19253 Feet of Hose was Tested and 700 Feet of Hose Failed. We repacked Hose on 5 Engines, 2 Tenders and a Brush Truck. The remaining ... (Full Story & Photos)